Benelli owns Stoeger.. That gap in your clamp is so your barrel free floats and doesn't throw off your poi with slugs, but it will still reinforce the magazine tube if it flexes too much.
Change out the trigger spring. Made a bit of a difference in mine. The extractor replacement was a good Idea, especially at the cost. Overall a great shooter. I'm getting the M3020 Defense next.
Sometimes extraction issues comes to certain brass, compare the edges on the brass to others and you’ll see some have a nice edge and some have less of an edge. Nice video, I went with the same shotgun still waiting on it and ordered extension tube as well.
Haha, "sorry I fucked that up", great review, I'm in the UK, looking to get one of these and a Benelli Supernova to do Practical Shotgun and Three Gun when I finally get my full Fire Arms Certificate.
Watching from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 great review thanks, looking to start collecting SemiAuto ShotGuns Stoeger looks really nice also available in 🇬🇧 at a good price over hear as well thanks all the best..👍🏻🇺🇸
@@Jus10worsT no. I didn’t. I’ve since opened the port up a smidge with a dremel and smoothed it out to reduce the angle. But never had any issues hanging up.
@@theuncouthtruth9551 idk what it is brother I’ve never had a single issue out of a stoeger and this thing isn’t even cycling buck shot quite right had about 10 malfunctions through the first hundred rounds but like he said, I’m gonna get a Benelli extractor. I need to just tear the whole thing down because they put it together at the gun shop for display. But the whole thing down and put it back together.
How much long does it the new spring; i have a stoeger m3000 and i picked a benelli extended with+5 shells but i have problem with the shells (don't take inside the barell) The length of spring is 80 cm. Thank you!!!
Perfect timing on the vid, looking at getting basically the exact same setup myself. The way they set up the loading port, lifter, & forearm is pretty incredible considering the price, and the fact that shotguns that cost 2-3x more (FN SLP Comp, Rem Versa Max Comp, Beretta 1301 Comp, etc.) are considerably lacking in that department.
I run a Stoeger M3K and a FN SLP Comp in 3 gun as well as skeet. I will honestly say, I wish I would have bought the Stoeger prior to purchasing the FN. The M3K will outperform the FN any day of the week. I have invested a little over $1k in upgrades/modification to the FN totaling close to $2,300 -$2,400. With all of the additional mods, the Stoeger with less than $850.00 will win every time. So words of wisdom, save your time and money and buy the Stoeger.
I dont own a M3000 but i do own a M3020 (20G) And it is the best shotgun i own, never failed, never had a problem, decent modification ability, just a good gun
I love the look of that blue mag tube. Mine came with a 10+1 capacity but the extended mag tube is black. Had to send mine in. Was giving me issues. Hopefully they fix it well. The manual says its supposed to come with a turkey choke but it didn't did yours?
In 2021.. central Iowa. If you can find the JM 930.. it's going for over $900. Just picked up the Mk3 for $550. Now the issue is ammo.. None available.
So I'm thinking about getting a stoeger m3k freedom I think it is, from my local gun shop and I was wondering with it having the 9 round tube stock and everything else, what parts exactly should I put on to make it as reliable as possible, the m2 extractor for example, what do you suggest I should get for it because this is all new to me and I don't want it to bust on me with the reliability, I really need some help with this one my guy lol, I don't wanna get it and then it messes up just bc i didnt get the extra 150 or so dollars in parts that makes it that much better
@@Break.theteeth.ofthe.wicked369 honestly, just get the extractor. Literally all you need. I’ve been running this gun for YEARS now. Not even sure when I made this video. But have never had a malfunction. I changed the extractor immediately simply based on reviews of it being an issue but tbh I’m sure it would have been fine even if I didn’t. Just run it as is and buy the cheap extractor when you get aero it. It’s a solid AF gun 💪🏻
@@theuncouthtruth9551 even if I had the money to get more parts to make it better, that's all I would need? I'm using it not for competition but for training and prepping, I'm one of the rapture/apocalypse or war preppers and I wanna make sure i get a good solid gun that I never have to replace with another, and just set my sights on my first ar15, is there really anything to make it better and more for war and rugged uses or is that all just for another gun? If I can, I'll take it and upgrade it and make it my everyday shotgun, home defence, training, war, anything, I'll take the extractor only but if I can for sure make it way better or at least a tiny bit better with smooth shooting and reliability then I'll spend a Lil more, is that all you recommend or is there a Lil extra sum I can add, if not I'll just grab the extractor, a sling and maybe a clamp for the barrel and call it a day, what do you think, idk what you use yours for so I'm letting you determine if my uses are gonna need more or just that one thing, thx for getting back with me tho big dog 💪
@@theuncouthtruth9551 I just bought mine and waiting for the back ground check, do you know if the strike industries barrel clamp would work on it or if there's any barrel brace or clamps that work really well on it and keep it sturdy, there's a bit of play in the tube and barrel but nun much, and is there any sling you suggest I get for it
I just got a 24" M3K and want to buy the MOA extension tube kit, but I don't want it sticking much longer than the barrel. Not sure if I should go with +5 or +6.
Mine is a plus 6. It extends approximately an inch past the barrel. Not very far at all. If you’re set on having it flush, +5 will be closer but I’m not sure if it will be flush or shorter as I don’t own one. Hope that helps. 👍🏻
I can’t say for sure. I would imagine as parts are not explicitly regulated by itar or any other regulations I can think of but Canadian customs I don’t know much about
Is this a 24" or 26" barrel? Because at MOA website it states the +6 tube is 7/8" longer than the 26" barrel. I can see yours is not longer than the barrel.
That tube looks to be 1 1/2 - 2 inches past the “true” end of the barrel! Keep in mind that he has an extended choke tube inside the barrel that adds 7/8” to its final length!
Just came from a local gun store to check out a Mossberg JM Pro. Wasn't too impressed with the fit and its overall low quality. That shotgun had plenty of wobble in the forearm. Salesman pulled a Stoeger M3K. Fit and finish on the M3K is so much nicer, the barrel is chrome lined. Price was also lower on the M3K. I will next look for a Franchi Affinity 3. Nowadays there are so many good quality affordable entry level semi-auto shotgun.
Aye man, long story short, everything bad that could, did happen, cycling, ejection, everything, it kinda wore off some finish on the mag tube, and the tube cap, and the main thing with it, is i know that when i listened to this guy about pouring boiling water on the internals to get rid of the grease and gunk, it did indeed not heat up the parts to steam levels and probably kepts some water inside, and would yuh look at that, the bolts staying back and catching and dragging, i need to push it forward to make it cycle, or push up the loader manually, i had to manually eject and cycle almost 80% of the time, other than 3 or 4 loads with 6 shells in each of slugs, the birdshot didnt wanna run at all, and yeah man, id love to know if i spend even more money on a deep clean and a recoil spring along with the m2 extractor and spring, if it would help alot or if im just screwed and wasted time, money, and everything else along the way, just getting a gun that im gonna trade in again like my discontinued bps before this one, my first guns man, and first time shooting the stoeger, that ive waited a month to shoot
@@shaolinwarriormark reliability is solid. It’s more a prophylactic measure as the factory extractor has been known to have issues. Given it’s such a cheap fix, it makes sense to go ahead and do it out the box
@@theuncouthtruth9551 i am thinking on get in this gun anything else i should chance to not having jaming problems and so it could run beter more reliable?
@@johnyguitar258 it runs solid out of the box. The only thing I’ve done is the extension and the extraction and it runs like a spotted ape. You’re not gonna be disappointed
You said that the magazine you have it in blue is a +6 but Moa Presition webpage says that the Stoeger magazine only come up to +4 in blue so do I have to call them
Vivian Randin I ordered he mag tube a year ago. I don’t know if they changed things up or are just out of stock. I’d definitely give them a call though.
Thanks for the video. I'm where you were a while back. My question is what Stoeger M3000 model would you recommend? I see they have different barrel lengths and everything and don't wanna buy the wrong thing. Thanks
Brocked and Loaded the M3K. It has the most done. All you really need is a +6 mag tube or bigger from MOA precision. And though it already has a open loading port, you may wanna send it in to MOA to have them make it bigger but other then that it pretty much GTG
The barrel comes standard at 24” as does most. The +6 mag tube will extend just past the barrel. It also comes with 3 chokes for different groups including slugs. Also, this thing is VERY accurate with slugs. 👌🏻having had this gun for almost 9 months now, I can say without a doubt this thing is a machine and superior to the JM Pro. Just get a mag tube and benelli extractor right off the bat, and after you have had it for a while, you may wanna consider having MOA open the loading port. But I would use it first to see if it’s necessary
This is a shotgun, not a rifle. Barrel harmonics for bird/buck shot, even a slug in a non-rifled barrel, is minimal and not the reason someone missed a target.
@@Bluelon2 I'm afraid that's a very inaccurate statement. On nearly every shotgun I've used (Mossberg 930 JM Pro, Stoeger M3K, Beretta 1301, Remington VersaMax, and Benelli M2), there is at least a 10-12" shift in POI with slugs at 100yds when the clamp is installed. Remove the clamp, and the slugs shoot much more predictably and consistently. Just about any competitive shooter who has been doing this for a while will tell you the same thing. Good luck out there!
nice video. yours was the only one with the information about where to cut the spring!
Benelli owns Stoeger.. That gap in your clamp is so your barrel free floats and doesn't throw off your poi with slugs, but it will still reinforce the magazine tube if it flexes too much.
Lmao free floated shotgun
Great video. Just ordered the MOA precision comp kit for my M3000. Hoping to shoot my first 3-gun match next month!
Change out the trigger spring.
Made a bit of a difference in mine.
The extractor replacement was a good Idea, especially at the cost.
Overall a great shooter.
I'm getting the M3020 Defense next.
Sometimes extraction issues comes to certain brass, compare the edges on the brass to others and you’ll see some have a nice edge and some have less of an edge. Nice video, I went with the same shotgun still waiting on it and ordered extension tube as well.
Haha, "sorry I fucked that up", great review, I'm in the UK, looking to get one of these and a Benelli Supernova to do Practical Shotgun and Three Gun when I finally get my full Fire Arms Certificate.
Watching from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 great review thanks, looking to start collecting SemiAuto ShotGuns Stoeger looks really nice also available in 🇬🇧 at a good price over hear as well thanks all the best..👍🏻🇺🇸
When you first got it did you have any issues with the shell lip getting hung up easily on the lift gate or tube issues while quadloading
@@Jus10worsT no. I didn’t. I’ve since opened the port up a smidge with a dremel and smoothed it out to reduce the angle. But never had any issues hanging up.
@@theuncouthtruth9551 idk what it is brother I’ve never had a single issue out of a stoeger and this thing isn’t even cycling buck shot quite right had about 10 malfunctions through the first hundred rounds but like he said, I’m gonna get a Benelli extractor. I need to just tear the whole thing down because they put it together at the gun shop for display. But the whole thing down and put it back together.
Bro I subscribed and looked through your content you could be making bank if you posted alittle more atleast through sponsorships
@@theuncouthtruth9551 will you post a picture to your channel posts of the dremel work you did so i can get an idea on what i need to do
I'm a new owner too, some good info as always looking to avoid breakdowns. What are your main loads, I load #4's and 00's usually.
Thanks for the straight info. Like any hobby or sport it discretionary funding decision.
Would a Stoeger m3000 with a full precision MOA competition kit be the same as the Stoeger mK3 with the tube like you have?
How much long does it the new spring; i have a stoeger m3000 and i picked a benelli extended with+5 shells but i have problem with the shells (don't take inside the barell) The length of spring is 80 cm. Thank you!!!
Perfect timing on the vid, looking at getting basically the exact same setup myself. The way they set up the loading port, lifter, & forearm is pretty incredible considering the price, and the fact that shotguns that cost 2-3x more (FN SLP Comp, Rem Versa Max Comp, Beretta 1301 Comp, etc.) are considerably lacking in that department.
I run a Stoeger M3K and a FN SLP Comp in 3 gun as well as skeet. I will honestly say, I wish I would have bought the Stoeger prior to purchasing the FN. The M3K will outperform the FN any day of the week. I have invested a little over $1k in upgrades/modification to the FN totaling close to $2,300 -$2,400. With all of the additional mods, the Stoeger with less than $850.00 will win every time. So words of wisdom, save your time and money and buy the Stoeger.
I dont own a M3000 but i do own a M3020 (20G) And it is the best shotgun i own, never failed, never had a problem, decent modification ability, just a good gun
This is very helpful thanks
I love the look of that blue mag tube. Mine came with a 10+1 capacity but the extended mag tube is black. Had to send mine in. Was giving me issues. Hopefully they fix it well. The manual says its supposed to come with a turkey choke but it didn't did yours?
I bought the m3k 10+1 in Greece and come with 3* 4* and 5* chokes
@@kostashellas3339 mine too. Manual says its supposed to come with a turkey choke for some reason but it doesn't
Update stoeger fixed it with some good customer service and it runs flawless now
What’s your barrel length?
I have the stoeger freedom series. 18.5 inch Barrell which extension do I need so it won't exceed past the end of the barrel?
Is it safe for high velocity steel shot?
In 2021.. central Iowa.
If you can find the JM 930..
it's going for over $900.
Just picked up the Mk3 for $550. Now the issue is ammo.. None available.
Wow. Times have changed. 😬
So I'm thinking about getting a stoeger m3k freedom I think it is, from my local gun shop and I was wondering with it having the 9 round tube stock and everything else, what parts exactly should I put on to make it as reliable as possible, the m2 extractor for example, what do you suggest I should get for it because this is all new to me and I don't want it to bust on me with the reliability, I really need some help with this one my guy lol, I don't wanna get it and then it messes up just bc i didnt get the extra 150 or so dollars in parts that makes it that much better
@@Break.theteeth.ofthe.wicked369 honestly, just get the extractor. Literally all you need. I’ve been running this gun for YEARS now. Not even sure when I made this video. But have never had a malfunction. I changed the extractor immediately simply based on reviews of it being an issue but tbh I’m sure it would have been fine even if I didn’t. Just run it as is and buy the cheap extractor when you get aero it. It’s a solid AF gun 💪🏻
@@theuncouthtruth9551 even if I had the money to get more parts to make it better, that's all I would need? I'm using it not for competition but for training and prepping, I'm one of the rapture/apocalypse or war preppers and I wanna make sure i get a good solid gun that I never have to replace with another, and just set my sights on my first ar15, is there really anything to make it better and more for war and rugged uses or is that all just for another gun? If I can, I'll take it and upgrade it and make it my everyday shotgun, home defence, training, war, anything, I'll take the extractor only but if I can for sure make it way better or at least a tiny bit better with smooth shooting and reliability then I'll spend a Lil more, is that all you recommend or is there a Lil extra sum I can add, if not I'll just grab the extractor, a sling and maybe a clamp for the barrel and call it a day, what do you think, idk what you use yours for so I'm letting you determine if my uses are gonna need more or just that one thing, thx for getting back with me tho big dog 💪
@@theuncouthtruth9551 you should definitely make a video of you shooting it, I'd love to see how your specifically works it looks pretty good
@@theuncouthtruth9551 I just bought mine and waiting for the back ground check, do you know if the strike industries barrel clamp would work on it or if there's any barrel brace or clamps that work really well on it and keep it sturdy, there's a bit of play in the tube and barrel but nun much, and is there any sling you suggest I get for it
@@theuncouthtruth9551 and also can you reliably shoot 3 inch magnums without issue
I just got a 24" M3K and want to buy the MOA extension tube kit, but I don't want it sticking much longer than the barrel. Not sure if I should go with +5 or +6.
Mine is a plus 6. It extends approximately an inch past the barrel. Not very far at all. If you’re set on having it flush, +5 will be closer but I’m not sure if it will be flush or shorter as I don’t own one. Hope that helps. 👍🏻
@@theuncouthtruth9551 thank you very much for your reply, can you confirm if your barrel is 24" or 26"?
VINICIUS CAMPOS 24”
Does MOA Precision ship to Canada? I've emailed them, no answer
I can’t say for sure. I would imagine as parts are not explicitly regulated by itar or any other regulations I can think of but Canadian customs I don’t know much about
Did you have to do any drilling to get the bolt release on or does it come ready to go?
Sonjosua Perkins comes ready to go
Is this a 24" or 26" barrel? Because at MOA website it states the +6 tube is 7/8" longer than the 26" barrel. I can see yours is not longer than the barrel.
That tube looks to be 1 1/2 - 2 inches past the “true” end of the barrel! Keep in mind that he has an extended choke tube inside the barrel that adds 7/8” to its final length!
Just came from a local gun store to check out a Mossberg JM Pro. Wasn't too impressed with the fit and its overall low quality. That shotgun had plenty of wobble in the forearm. Salesman pulled a Stoeger M3K. Fit and finish on the M3K is so much nicer, the barrel is chrome lined. Price was also lower on the M3K. I will next look for a Franchi Affinity 3. Nowadays there are so many good quality affordable entry level semi-auto shotgun.
I love mine I put a pistol grip stock on it and it's a beast !
Great video! Question: Is the trigger guard polymer?
Ronald Nocita yes. Yes it is.
The Uncouth Truth the only reason I wouldn’t buy one is the 5 year warranty.
@@ronaldnocita1106 I purchased mine at Scheels. They have a lifetime warranty on guns bought there. And you get a free hat. 👍
Great video.
Where did you get the blue extension mag tube
Vivian Randin moa precision
Do you have a link or a website for that follower? As well as the extractor.
Preston Comfort moaprecisionllc.com/product/magazine-extension-performance-kit-stoeger-copy/
For the extractor. The Benelli extractor is an upgrade over the factory Stoeger. www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/60177
Aye man, long story short, everything bad that could, did happen, cycling, ejection, everything, it kinda wore off some finish on the mag tube, and the tube cap, and the main thing with it, is i know that when i listened to this guy about pouring boiling water on the internals to get rid of the grease and gunk, it did indeed not heat up the parts to steam levels and probably kepts some water inside, and would yuh look at that, the bolts staying back and catching and dragging, i need to push it forward to make it cycle, or push up the loader manually, i had to manually eject and cycle almost 80% of the time, other than 3 or 4 loads with 6 shells in each of slugs, the birdshot didnt wanna run at all, and yeah man, id love to know if i spend even more money on a deep clean and a recoil spring along with the m2 extractor and spring, if it would help alot or if im just screwed and wasted time, money, and everything else along the way, just getting a gun that im gonna trade in again like my discontinued bps before this one, my first guns man, and first time shooting the stoeger, that ive waited a month to shoot
Benelli m2 extractor and spring??
Yes
How much did it make a difference?
@@shaolinwarriormark reliability is solid. It’s more a prophylactic measure as the factory extractor has been known to have issues. Given it’s such a cheap fix, it makes sense to go ahead and do it out the box
@@theuncouthtruth9551 i am thinking on get in this gun anything else i should chance to not having jaming problems and so it could run beter more reliable?
@@johnyguitar258 it runs solid out of the box. The only thing I’ve done is the extension and the extraction and it runs like a spotted ape. You’re not gonna be disappointed
You said that the magazine you have it in blue is a +6 but Moa Presition webpage says that the Stoeger magazine only come up to +4 in blue so do I have to call them
Vivian Randin I ordered he mag tube a year ago. I don’t know if they changed things up or are just out of stock. I’d definitely give them a call though.
I found it. Here’s the link. Select plus six under options and then select blue for color 👍🏻
moaprecisionllc.com/product/test-composite/
Thanks for the video. I'm where you were a while back. My question is what Stoeger M3000 model would you recommend? I see they have different barrel lengths and everything and don't wanna buy the wrong thing. Thanks
Brocked and Loaded the M3K. It has the most done. All you really need is a +6 mag tube or bigger from MOA precision. And though it already has a open loading port, you may wanna send it in to MOA to have them make it bigger but other then that it pretty much GTG
@@theuncouthtruth9551 thank you! What barrel length do you recommend?
The barrel comes standard at 24” as does most. The +6 mag tube will extend just past the barrel. It also comes with 3 chokes for different groups including slugs. Also, this thing is VERY accurate with slugs. 👌🏻having had this gun for almost 9 months now, I can say without a doubt this thing is a machine and superior to the JM Pro. Just get a mag tube and benelli extractor right off the bat, and after you have had it for a while, you may wanna consider having MOA open the loading port. But I would use it first to see if it’s necessary
Link to tube extender??
moaprecisionllc.com/product/magazine-extension-deluxe-kit-stoeger/
Anyone know if the bolt release is the same for the M 3500
Barrel harmonics. If it grips to tight it will affect accuracy.
This is a shotgun, not a rifle. Barrel harmonics for bird/buck shot, even a slug in a non-rifled barrel, is minimal and not the reason someone missed a target.
@@Bluelon2 I'm afraid that's a very inaccurate statement. On nearly every shotgun I've used (Mossberg 930 JM Pro, Stoeger M3K, Beretta 1301, Remington VersaMax, and Benelli M2), there is at least a 10-12" shift in POI with slugs at 100yds when the clamp is installed. Remove the clamp, and the slugs shoot much more predictably and consistently. Just about any competitive shooter who has been doing this for a while will tell you the same thing. Good luck out there!
Quality products but unfortunately they don't ship outside US
Ok thank you
How has the Stoeger m3k kept up so far since you got it
Vivian Randin runs like a spotted ape 👌🏻
great!
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